The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a rape case filed by a woman 18 years after the alleged incident, citing the allegations as false and made to exert financial pressure. The court quashed the FIR and all related proceedings, calling it a miscarriage of justice.
The Allahabad High Court has introduced a two-month no-arrest period after filing FIRs in 498A cases to prevent misuse. This measure aims to protect traditional family values and ensure fair handling of matrimonial disputes.
A Delhi court has acquitted a man after six years of trial in a false rape case, finding the woman’s statements untrustworthy and evidence showing a consensual relationship. The court concluded that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations, leading to the man’s acquittal.
The Kerala High Court highlighted the need for gender-neutral laws, questioning why only men can be prosecuted for false promises of marriage. Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque argued for fairness under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code.
The Supreme Court has ruled that women cannot be evicted from their homes just because they are disliked. This decision upholds women’s right to live in shared households, emphasizing their need for emotional and financial support.
Did you know the first Rakhi was tied by a wife to her husband? Learn about the origins of Raksha Bandhan, including the stories of Lord Indra, Indrani, Yama, and Yamuna.
A Pune court granted a divorce without alimony after the wife ignored a court order to live with her husband. Despite multiple notices and a final court order, the wife did not return to her marital home.
A couple in India divorced after the husband complained that his wife only cooked Maggi noodles for every meal. This unusual “Maggi case” sheds light on the rising divorce rates over seemingly trivial issues.
The Karnataka High Court has ruled that women can be granted bail even for non-bailable offences like murder, relying on Section 437 of the CrPC. This decision was made in the case of a woman named Netra.
In Assam’s Baksa district, Jyotish Das was assaulted for taking a selfie with his female assistant. He was beaten by members of the All Bodo Students Union and later rescued by his mother.
